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Aggressive Hot Hatch Redesigns

The Volkswagen Design Vision GTI Boasts 500 Horsepower

— May 13, 2013 — Autos
Fans of the Volkswagen Golf are going to want to take a long and hard look at the Volkswagen Design Vision GTI. This conceptual hatchback has been leaked online ahead of its official debut at Southern Worthersee, a gathering of VW cars and fans. The design study previews what the possible future of the Golf. Folks, the future is looking bright.

It's unlikely that the Volkswagen Design Vision GTI's 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine, good for 503 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque, will make it to production. However, the exterior and interior could very well survive the final cut. The body of the Design Vision GTI is more angular and svelte than the current production Golf. The interior has a semi-Spartan appearance with its racing-style seats and carbon fiber dashboard. It will be interesting to see which aspects of the Volkswagen Design Vision GTI (if any) VW applies to future Golf models.
Trend Themes
1. Angular Hatchback Design - The aggressive and angular design of the Volkswagen Design Vision GTI presents an opportunity for car manufacturers to explore bolder and more distinctive hatchback designs.
2. High-performance Electric Vehicles - The leaked specifications of the Volkswagen Design Vision GTI, with its high horsepower and torque, indicate a trend towards more powerful and performance-oriented electric hatchbacks.
3. Minimalist Interior Design - The semi-Spartan interior of the Design Vision GTI suggests a trend towards minimalist and lightweight interiors in future hatchback models.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Manufacturing - Opportunity for automotive manufacturers to differentiate their hatchbacks by embracing aggressive and angular designs, offering high-performance electric options, and exploring minimalist interiors.
2. Design and Consumer Electronics - Designers and consumer electronics companies can draw inspiration from the Volkswagen Design Vision GTI to create sleek and modern interiors for their products.
3. Automotive Technology - Automotive technology companies can capitalize on the demand for high-performance electric vehicles by developing innovative powertrain solutions for hatchback models.
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